On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

her big brother’s grumbling and

brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must give them

softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was intrigued

Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message without words as he

Gwendolyn retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious

on the bed and casually supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her

an aura of warmth

was surrounded by her little treasures,

at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little

after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was

lamp, Cedrick and the two little

gaze lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes

With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp,

Jessamyn’s doing that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table

saw this as an opportunity to spread some juicy

her original words were extremely insulting and went far

the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising

incurred

Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old

was utterly confused upon hearing

offended Cedrick? When was this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t even know what’s

inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and

Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold

I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have offended him?”

“Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to

“Okay.”

a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only

time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come

mile wide. She’s a mouthy little devil, and I couldn’t stand her. I lost my cool and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money,

exchanged puzzled looks, trying

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